The Tropical Marine Network
is a joint program of the University of Sydney, the University of Queensland,
James Cook University and the Australian Museum. Four courses in tropical
marine science are offered, all to be taught at marine island research stations
off the Queensland coast.

This new field of study will provide students with the opportunity to
specialise in tropical marine science in a collaborative program which
takes advantage of the expertise and facilities available at the University
of Queensland, James Cook University, University of Sydney and the Australian
Museum.

The National Degree incorporates many unique features, such as:

Advanced learning through enabling students to take advantage of expertise
from several institutions;

Unparalleled experience of the marine environment across more than
10o of latitude and across environments ranging from coastal
to outer reef;

Experience of other study and research institutions through visits
to collaborating Universities and research stations.

Students initially enrol at one of the three "home" universities,
and undertake the first three semesters of study in biology plus a selection
of chemistry, mathematics, physics or other relevant courses within the
normal guidelines of each institution's Bachelor of Science program. Each
institution will ensure that a similar suite of core courses are offered
which provide appropriate grounding for the field of study.

Students graduate with a three-year BSc degree from their home
institution which fulfils the requirements of that institution's own program
rules, and which also meets the common requirements of the Tropical Marine
Science field of study. For example, the University of Queensland students'
degree certificate will be Bachelor of Science in the field of Tropical
Marine Science.